Benewah County

The agenda covers various administrative and operational matters, including expenditure requests for multiple county departments such as the Sheriff's office, Clerk's office, Assessor's office, and Ambulance services. Key discussion topics include staffing updates for the Sheriff's office, emergency management reimbursements, and updates on public works projects. The board will also review applications for tax-exempt property renewals and new requests, discuss budget and support letter initiatives, address public comments, and review easement and split requests. Additionally, the meeting includes a contract agreement review for the Humane Society, a mutual aid agreement, and an executive session to discuss records, personnel, and real property.

The agenda for the meeting includes several action items and reviews. Key topics for discussion and action include the review of minutes from previous meetings and agendas/financial reports from Benewah Community Hospital, a resolution regarding Benewah County Precincts and Polling Locations (Resolution 2026-02), discussion on a Northwest Dental Premium Increase, rescinding a surplus sale for a Golf Course Backhoe, reviewing correspondence from the Idaho State Tax Commission concerning the Solid Waste System, and a resolution regarding the Jack A. Buell Airport Hanger Lot (Resolution 2026-03). The agenda also covers a signage request from the Public Defender's Office in the Federal Building. Scheduled reviews include reports from the Public Works Director, Public Comment session, the Clerk Quarterly Financial Report, and discussions with the Benewah County Treasurer and Assessor, which may involve tax cancellation/hardship requests. An Executive Session is scheduled to discuss records exempt from disclosure.

The board discussed proposed changes to the subdivision ordinance with Jim Roletto, suggesting more changes to be made and reviewed at the next meeting. These changes included different types of subdivisions and procedures with those types. The next scheduled meeting is the Annual Meeting where board members positions will be determined.

The meeting included discussions on proposed changes to the subdivision ordinance and updates from the County Commissioner meeting. The board also discussed putting Planning and Zoning on hold until there is a better understanding of what the Board of County Commissioners are expecting for any proposed subdivisions. Additionally, the board discussed a draft remand letter from Benewah County Commissioners requesting clarification on the plan for water and sewer facilities to each lot in the proposed Finley Subdivision. The board decided not to change their recommendation regarding the water and sewer requirements for the subdivision.

The Benewah County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing to present evidence and testimony on an application for Preliminary Plat approval to subdivide a parcel of real property into two parcels. The property is owned by Frances Drake and Chris Schatz and is located in unincorporated Benewah County.